Terms pt 1 Flashcards
1
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Dependent variable
A
what you measure in an experiment; it changes in response to the independent variable.
2
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Independent variable
A
what you change or control in an experiment to see how it affects the dependent variable.
3
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Pretest in an experiment
A
test given before an experiment to measure something, helping researchers see any changes after the experiment.
4
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Posttest in an experiment
A
test given after an experiment to measure changes and see the effects of the experiment.
5
Q
Idographic causal explanation
A
focuses on understanding unique, specific cases or individual experiences rather than general trends.
6
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Population
A
the entire group of people or things that researchers want to study.
